Rochester Crunchy Stitch

This is a pretty stitch you can add to your collection. It is not hard to do at all so even an advanced beginner who can follow instructions will be able to make it.

Note- Stitch sample was made with worsted weight yarn and a crochet hook size H

Chain an even number.

Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each ch across. Ch1, turn.

Row 2- 1 sc and 1 tr in first sc, skip 1 sc, *1 sc and 1 tr in next sc, skip next sc, rep from * across. 1 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn.

Row 3- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 4- Rep row 2.
Continue repeating rows 2 and 3 for pattern.

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This is a relatively easy scarflet to make. It is basically made in two shades of two colors. One side is made in dark green and light red, the opposite side is made in a darker red and a lighter green. The gathering strap is made in a variegated to give it a little more punch. An altogether happy little piece of neckwear.

Materials-

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherry Red (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Kelly Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot red (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Mexicana (scraps)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle (to weave in ends)

Note- Because of the lace at the edges, this scarflet is worked in two separate pieces,
which in the pattern are called Side 1 and Side 2, and are stitched together at the back
to form the scarflet.

Side 1-
With Kelly Green, ch 27.
Row 1- (Right Side)- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (26 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (26 sc) Ch 8, turn.
Row 3- Skip 4 sc, 1 dc in next sc, 1 dc in each of next 4 sc, ch 6, skip 6 sc, 1 dc in each of next 5 sc, ch 5, skip 4 sc, 1 dc in last sc. Ch 8, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in 1st dc, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 6, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 5, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 8.
Row 5- Rep row 4. Ch 8.
Row 6- Rep row 4. Ch 3.
Row 7- 1 dc in 1st ch, ch 1, yo, pass hook under all the chains, pulling up a loop loosely as if to make a "spike" st, but finish off by making a normal dc, ch 1,
skip 1 ch, 1 dc in last ch, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, yo, insert hook under all chains, pulling a loop loosely, finish off with a normal dc, ch 1, skip to
last ch, 1 dc in that ch, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, yo, insert hook under all the chains, pulling up a loop loosely, finish off with 1 dc, ch 1, work 1 dc in each of last 2 ch, ch 1, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in each ch and in each dc across till last 2 sts, sc2tog over last 2 dc. (26sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 9- 1 dc in each of next 6 sc, ch 5, skip 5 sc, 2 dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 5, skip 5 sc, 1 dc in each of last 7 sc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 10- 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 5, skip next dc, 1 sc in each of next 2 dc, skip next dc, ch 5, 1 dc in each of last 7 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 11- 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 5, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, ch 5, 1 dc in each of last 7 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 12- Rep row 11. Ch 3, turn.
Row 13- 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 5, 2 dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 5, 1 dc in each of last 7 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 14- 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 11, 1 dc in each of last 7 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 15- 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 13 dc in chain, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. (26 dc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 16- 1 sc in each dc across. (26 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red. Weave in tail.
Row 17- Join Hot Red, 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, [1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep 3 times, 1 sc in each of last 5 sc. Ch 1, turn. (22 sc)
Row 18- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn. (22 sc)
Row 19- 1 dc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn. (22 dc)
Row 20 to 36- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 1, turn. (22 dc)
Row 37- 1 dc in each dc across. Fasten off Hot red, leaving long tail to sew with.

Side 2-
With Cherry Red, ch 27.
Row 1- (Right Side)- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (26 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (26 sc) Ch 8, turn.
Row 3- Skip 4 sc, 1 dc in next sc, 1 dc in each of next 4 sc, ch 6, skip 6 sc, 1 dc in each of next 5 sc, ch 5, skip 4 sc, 1 dc in last sc. Ch 8, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in 1st dc, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 6, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 5, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 8.
Row 5- Rep row 4. Ch 8.
Row 6- Rep row 4. Ch 3.
Row 7- 1 dc in 1st ch, ch 1, yo, pass hook under all the chains, pulling up a loop loosely as if to make a "spike" st, but finish off by making a normal dc, ch 1,
skip 1 ch, 1 dc in last ch, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, yo, insert hook under all chains, pulling a loop loosely, finish off with a normal dc, ch 1, skip to
last ch, 1 dc in that ch, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, yo, insert hook under all the chains, pulling up a loop loosely, finish off with 1 dc, ch 1, work 1 dc in each of last 2 ch, ch 1, turn.
Row 8- 1 sc in each ch and in each dc across till last 2 sts, sc2tog over last 2 dc. (26sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 9- 1 dc in each of next 6 sc, ch 5, skip 5 sc, 2 dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 5, skip 5 sc, 1 dc in each of last 7 sc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 10- 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 5, skip next dc, 1 sc in each of next 2 dc, skip next dc, ch 5, 1 dc in each of last 7 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 11- 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 5, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, ch 5, 1 dc in each of last 7 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 12- Rep row 11. Ch 3, turn.
Row 13- 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 5, 2 dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 5, 1 dc in each of last 7 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 14- 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 11, 1 dc in each of last 7 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 15- 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 13 dc in chain, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. (26 dc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 16- 1 sc in each dc across. (26 sc) Fasten off Cherry Red. Weave in tail.
Row 17- Join Spring Green, 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, [1 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc,] rep 3 times, 1 sc in each of last 5 sc. Ch 1, turn. (22 sc)
Row 18- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn. (22 sc)
Row 19- 1 dc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn. (22 dc)
Row 20 to 36- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 1, turn. (22 dc)
Row 37- 1 dc in each dc across. Fasten off Spring Green, weave in tail.
Place both sides of scarflet with right sides facing and using leftover tail, sew together. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Gathering Strap-
With Mexicana, ch 5, sl st to join ring.
Row 1- Ch 3, 4 dc in ring, ch 2, 5 dc in ring. Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- 5 dc, ch 2, 5 dc in center ch-2 space of previous row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 3 to 7- Rep row 2. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
The strap will be a bit shorter than the width of the scarf, but that is on purpuse so that it will not get too big with use and then hang flabbily down.
Weave in tails.

Done!

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Offset Stitch

This is a very easy stitch I came up with by combining simple dc rows with a technique called "Offset", hope you like it! Multiple of 6 + 3 chs For a Block, ch 27 with worsted weight yarn and G hook, loosely.

Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn. (Counts as 1s dc of each row)

Row 2- 1 dc in each of first 4 dc, make Offset Cluster as follows: yo, insert hook around last dc made and pull up a loop, yo, insert hook around dc and pull up look, yo, insert hook around dc and pull up look, yo and pull yarn through all loops on hook, sl st to secure cluster, *1 dc in each of next 4 dc, make Offset Cluster, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn. Row 3- 1 dc in each dc and in top of each Offset Cluster. Ch 3, turn. For pattern, repeat rows 2 and 3 till you reach desired size.

Variation: You can change the pattern a bit by changing the placement of the Offset Clusters every 3rd row. This is a simple and fun pattern you can use for afghan blocks.

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Saratoga Loop Lace

This is a sweet and easy lace I came up with today. It works up really fast and it would make an easy block for an afghan, it would look very nice on a shawl also. It dould even be used for a very light baby blanket. Here is how to make it:

Materials:Worsted weight yarn of your own choice Crochet hook size H Chain an even number.

Row 1- *Yarn over, skip first 2 ch, insert hook in next ch and draw up loop, yo and insert hook in next ch and draw up loop, yo and pull yarn through the 5 loops you have on hook, sl st to secure loop (loop group made), ch 2, skip 2 ch, make loop group over next 2 ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, loop group over next 2 ch, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn. Row 2- 2 dc in first ch-2 sp, ch 1, *2 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn. Row 3-* Yo, insert hook in 1st dc made in ch-2 sp and pull up a loop, yo, insert hook in next dc and pull up a loop, yo and pull yarn through 5 loops you have on hook (loop group made), ch 1, rep from * across. 1 dc in top of turning ch. Rep rows 2 and 3 for pattern.

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Waterstone Scarf

I love the blues and greens in the aquamarine family, and I decided to make a short scarf in colors that resemble those hues, with a bit of the "rejoice because it's spring" punch of a vibrant lime. Here you have the result! It is very easy to make, cute and feminine with its frilly edge and medellion gathering strap. Hope you like it!

Materials: Red Heart worsted weight yarn Honeydew

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aruba Sea

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green

Crochet hook size H

Scissors

Blunt needle

Scarf-

With Honeydew, ch 111.

Row 1- 1 dc in 4th chain from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn. (109 dc) Row 2- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Row 3- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Row 4- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Row 5- 1 dc in each dc across. Fasten off Honeydew. Weave in tails. Row 6- Join Aruba Sea. Work 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Row 7- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Row 8- 1 dc in each dc across. Fasten off Aruba Sea, weave in tails. Row 9- Join Spring Green. Make 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Row 10- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 1, turn.

Edge- With Spring Green, sc all around the scarf, including narrow ends. Sl st to join.

Decorative Edging-As you reach the end of the sc row you will be maing all around the scarf, ch 4. Row 1- Working now on first narrow end of scarf, skip 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc, *ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc, rep from * across. Ch 4, turn. Row 2- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, *1 dc in next dc, ch 1, rep from * across. Ch3, turn. Row 3 (Shell Flounce)- 2 dc in same spot as ch 3, ch 1, 5 dc in next dc, ch 1, *5 dc in next dc, ch 1, rep from * across. End row by making 3 dc in last dc of row. Fasten off, weave in tail. Rep this decorative edging at opposite narrow end of scarf. Fasten off. Weave in tail.

Gathering Strap- With Aruba Sea, ch 20. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook, skip 1 ch, in next ch make 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, skip next 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch, *skip 2 ch, in next ch make 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, rep from * across. 1 sc in last ch of row. Ch 1. Row 2- Working at bottom of strap, insert hook in center bottom hole of first shell, and work 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, 1 sc in bottom of next sc, rep across to complete the medallion shape of the strap. 1 sc in last sc of strap. Fasten off, weave in tail. Thread blunt needle with Aruba Sea and sew strap where you find it comfortable. I counted 14 dc above the decorative edging and sew the strap at that level. Fasten off. Weave in tails.

Done!

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Moni's Edging

I love these types of mile-a-minute edgings which work upwards, because they are easier to measure and adjust to fit a project than the ones that work up horizontally. It's terrible to make all your edging in a particular length only to find out later that it is either too short or too long!

With this kind of edging that won't happen since you work the base of the edging upwards until you have the exact width you need, then you turn the corner and work the decorative ends, that way, it is sure to fit!

This lovely and easy edging could be used for many different projects, from a shawl to an afghan.

Base-
With chosen color of worsted wight yarn and crochet hook size H (I used Red Heart's Shocking Pink), ch 5.
Row 1- Ch 5. 2 dc in 4th ch from hk, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch. Ch 5, turn.
Row 2- 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 5, turn.
Row 3- 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 3, turn.
Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately, until you have the length you need to sew the edging to your project (widthwise.)
When you reach that measurement, work the decorative end as follows:

Decorative End:
Row 1- Work base row 3 once. Ch 3.
Row 2- Make 8 dc in 1st ch-5 space, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-5 sp, *work 8 dc in next ch-5 sp, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-5 sp, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.



Row 3- 1 dc in each of first 2 dc of 8-dc shell, ch 6, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc of 8-dc shell, ch 2, 1 sc in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 2, *1 dc in each of first 3 dc of 8-dc shell, ch 6, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc of 8-dc shell, ch 2, 1 sc in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 2, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, in ch-6 sp work: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, ch 4, sl st in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, *1 dc in each of next 3 dc, in next ch-6 sp work: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, ch 4, sl st in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, rep from * across.
Done!

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Knockout Magenta Scarflet

This is a pretty scarflet which is very easy to make. The different directions of crocheting it add interest to this feminine scarflet. I made it in two sittings, so if you are an intermediate or advanced crocheter, this one's a breeze!

Materials:

1 skein Red Heart worsted weight yarn Magenta
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle

With H crochet hook and Magenta, ch 43.
Row 1- 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn.(40 hdc)
Row 2- 1 hdc in each hdc across. Ch 2, turn. (40 hdc)
Rows 3 to 14- Rep row 2. Ch 1. (40 hdc)
Sides-
Side #1-
Row 1- Work 18 sc across narrow edge of scarflet. Ch 1, turn. (18 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (18 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 3- 1 hdc in each sc across. (18 hdc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in each hdc across. (18 dc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 5- 1 hdc in each dc across. (18 hdc) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 6 to 15- Continue to alternate 1 hdc row and 1 dc row, ending with an hdc row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 16- 1 tr in each of next 3 hdc, ch 9, skip 9 hdc, 1 tr in each of last 5 hdc. (Keyhole made)
Row 17- 1 dc in each tr and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Lace Edge-
Row 1- 1 sc in first dc,ch 5, skip 4 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 6, skip 6 dc, 1 sc in next dc,
ch 5, skip 4 dc, 1 sc in last dc of row. Ch 5, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-sp, ch 2, 1 dc in next sc, ch 2, 2 dc in 3rd ch of next ch-6 sp, ch 2, 1 dc next sc, ch 2, 1 sc in 3rd ch of next ch-5 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in last ch of ch-5 sp. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 3 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in next sc, 1 dc in next ch sp, ch 2, 1 sc in next dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next dc, 1 sc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in next sc, 2 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip to first dc in center shell, 1 dc in that dc, ch 1, skip 2 dc, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in center ch-1 space of center shell, ch 1, skip 2 dc of shell, 1 dc in last dc of shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- 1 dc in each of first 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, in first ch-1 sp, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1,
1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, in center chain space of first central shell, 1 dc, ch 1,
1 dc in center of next ch sp of shell, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, skip to chain sp in central shell, work 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in that ch sp, ch 1, 1 dc in
next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 8- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, skip to third dc of central ch, work 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in that ch sp,
1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 9- Rep row 8.
Row 10- Rep row 8.
Row 11- Rep row 8.
Fasten off, weave in tail.
Side #2-
Join Magenta to opposite side of narrow end of scarflet.
Row 1- Work 18 sc across narrow edge of scarflet. Ch 1, turn. (18 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across.
Rows 3 to 15- of first side, ending with an hdc row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 16- 1 tr in each hdc across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 17- 1 dc in each tr across.
Lace Edge-
Repeat lace edge as for first side.
Fasten off, weave in tail.
Done!

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